Anti-Cancer Oats
I call these Anti-Cancer Oats because of the antioxidant-heavy, micronutrient-rich ingredient list, but I should really call them 'every morning oats'- because that's the truth here.
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I make these every. single. morning. Or at least, I did, before I got pregnant and went on the famous pancake bender of 2019.
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And because I craft this hot pot of goodness so often, I like to make this dish completely customizable to my mood, the season, and what I've got in my fridge at the moment. I change up the nuts, fruit, toppings and sweetness factor regularly. Sometimes I even add a tablespoon of peanut, almond or sunflower butter when I'm feeling wild n' crazy like that.
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But what remains constant is the fiber-rich, cholesterol-lowering, cancer-combating, thyroid-supporting, hunger-crushing staples.
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If you're a volume eater like myself, you'll LOVE this massive bowl of mildy sweet & cinnamony hot-cereal.
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It's truly the perfect embodiment of the "eat more, weigh less" tagline.
Twice the volume, tastes like pie & protective against chronic disease too? Take my money, Quaker.
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Prep time: 5 miN
Cook time: 5-7 min
Total time: 10-12 min
serves: 1
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup rolled oats
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1 cup filtered water or unsweetened non-dairy milk
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1 Tbsp ground flax or flax-meal
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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small pinch sea salt
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1/2 a medium-sized apple, chopped
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2 Brazil nuts, chopped (or 2 Tbsp walnut pieces)
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seasonal fruit (berries, cherries, figs - or simply ripe banana slices)
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1 Tbsp hemp hearts or pumpkin seeds
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coconut sugar, maple syrup, or chopped dates for topping (optional)
Directions:
Begin by adding the rolled oats, water/milk, ground flax, cinnamon and sea salt in a small pot on the stove over medium heat.
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While the oats are heating up, chop up the apple into small pieces and add in with the oats and spices.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid.
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Remove from heat, pour into a large bowl and top with sliced Brazil nuts, seasonal fruit, hemp hearts or pumpkin seeds, and a light sprinkle of coconut sugar (or light drizzle of maple syrup, or chopped dates).
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Feel free to double or triple the recipe if cooking for multiple people!
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Serve warm and ENJOY!
For more disease-fighting & drool-worthy
meal ideas, check out my other plant-powered recipes here: